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1 Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 Kings & Kingdoms Part 2: Judges through Esther Unit 8, Lesson 40 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Knows Our Hearts David, Jonathan, and Saul Lesson Aim: To build deeper friendships that honor God. THE WORD Bible Story: 1 Samuel 18:1-9; 19:1-5; 20:13-24, 30-34, What He has done: God gave David a brave friend that helped him through hard times. Key Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42 THE WAY Christ Connection: John 15:13-15 BIBLE MEMORY VERSE The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23 Unit 8: The King Who Knows Our Hearts Bible Story What He Has Done Lesson Aim 38 Samuel and Saul, God chose Saul to be the first To know God has chosen us to 1 Samuel 9:15-16; 10:1, 6-7, 9, king of Israel. do special jobs for Him. 39 David and Goliath, 1 Samuel 17:4-9, 32-42, 45, God gave David the victory over Goliath. To know God prepares us for our challenges and spiritual battles. 40 David, Jonathan, and Saul, 1 Samuel 18:1-9; 19:1-5; 20:13-24, 30-34, David s Heart: David Spares Saul, 1 Samuel 24: David and Mephibosheth, 2 Samuel 9:2-3, 5-7, 9-11 God gave David a brave friend that helped him through hard times. God helped David spare Saul s life. God helped David keep his promise. To build deeper friendships that honor God. To trust God for justice over our enemies. To promise to show kindness. TEACHER S ENCOURAGEMENT This week, read John 15: Please join us in praying, Thank You, Lord, for Your love and protection which we receive through faithful friends. Give the children faithful friendships that are centered on You. Amen. Permission is granted to reproduce these materials. Not for resale. Use is subject to the Terms of Use available at ResourceWell.org. Terms are subject to change without notice. All other rights are reserved. Page 1 of 12

3 Getting started THE WELCOME To spark anticipation, encourage arriving children to meet and greet one another with today s question. Meet & Greet Question: What is the most amazing thing a friend has done for you? GAME: FRIENDLY CHAIN MATCH Purpose: To discover God gives us friendships that are very strong, even through difficult times. Supplies: Standard-size paper in five colors, tape Prepare: Cut each sheet of paper into 1-inch wide strips, creating at least five strips for each child. Why do people use chains? (To hold things together.) The links work together to be one strong chain. Let s play a game to make our own chain. 1. Give a paper strip and a piece of tape to each child. (Distribute at least two of each color so each child will find another child with the same color.) 2. Children race to find those with the same color paper strip. Children quickly tape their strips together in a chain-link style by looping the strips together and then taping the ends. 3. Designate a separate area for children to drop each color chain in a separate pile. 4. The goal is to be the fastest group to find each other, tape their links together, and place their chain in the correct pile. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 four more times or until there are no more paper strips. 6. After the last round, have each group sit together. 7. Assign one of the questions below to each group to discuss: a. What is the kindest thing you have done for a friend? b. If you could share anything with your closest friend, what would you share? c. What is your favorite thing to do with friends? d. Do you share secrets with your closest friend? e. What is the bravest thing you have ever done for a friend? 8. Have groups share their answers with the other groups. 9. When the discussion is complete, have the children tape all of the chains together to form one large chain. Display it in your room. Look at our chain. When we connect together, like each link of a chain, we are stronger. God wants us to have strong friendships with each other. He wants us to stay together and help each other, even during hard times. Let s listen to the story of David and Jonathan; two friends who promised to be friends forever. Their friendship was as strong as a metal chain. Page 3 of 12

4 The King who knows our hearts THE WORSHIP Teacher Tip: To help children identify time set aside for worship, designate a special corner or area for singing, collecting offering, and watching the worship illustration. Play music as children move to the designated area. We worship the King who knows our hearts. Today, we will see that God gave David a true friend in Jonathan. Jonathan helped David when he was in danger. In Psalm 23, David sings about being in danger and being in the presence of his enemies. He was not afraid because God was with him. As the offering is collected, sing Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse Song The Lord Is My Shepherd. Just as God gave David a faithful friend in his time of need, He gives each of us a perfect friend in Jesus. Sing: Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. Read Proverbs 22:11. Let s ask God to give us pure hearts so that we may be good and faithful friends to Jesus. Sing: Change My Heart, O God. You may also choose to sing songs that focus on Jesus as our friend. Perform King City Chronicles script or read storybook: Kings & Kingdoms Unit 8, Lesson 40. Page 4 of 12

5 David, Jonathan, and Saul THE WORD Teacher Tip: As you move from worship to instruction, change rooms or locations within a room to help redirect the children s focus to the Bible story. During this transition time, have each child write his or her name on a card and place it in the Golden Bowl. Before we read God s Word, let s go over our Class Covenant. A covenant is an agreement. Just as God made a covenant with His people, I ask each of you to make this covenant promise with me today. Listen as I read our Class Covenant: I will keep my eyes on my teacher, my mouth in control, my ears on God s Word knowing God is my goal. If a Bible Timeline is available, point out David (Circa 1020 B.C.). For a Bible Timeline Review activity, see the Got Time? segment of this lesson. Last time, we learned God prepared David to defeat the Philistine giant, Goliath. Who tried to give David the armor and sword to borrow for the battle? (King Saul.) What is your favorite part of that story? (Children respond.) What did David take with him for the battle? (His staff, a sling, and five smooth stones.) Today, we will learn God gave David a true friend in King Saul s son, Jonathan. Let s play Find It First! Bring out your Bible; keep it right in front of you. Hand out spare Bibles. Today s Scripture verse is behind the curtain (or secret door, secret window, etc.). Child reveals the Bible Story Scripture reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-9; 19:1-5; 20:13-24, 30-34, Let s see who can Find It First. Ready? Set? Go! Children race to find it first. The winner helps others find it. Let s highlight our Key Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42. Before we read, let s stand and ask God to open our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds to His Word today. Who d like to pray that for us? Child prays aloud. Be seated. READERS THEATRE: Instead of reading our Bible passage, let s act it out. Distribute Readers Theatre scripts, assign roles, and hand out props. Read and act out 1 Samuel 18:1-9; 19:1-5; 20:13-24, 30-34, Teacher Tip: The Readers Theatre replaces the reading of the above Bible passages. The script directly quotes those same passages. Page 5 of 12

6 True friends THE WAY How does the Bible describe Jonathan s love for David? (He loved David as himself. ) Do you have a friend you love as much as you love yourself? (Children respond.) What did Jonathan give David? (His royal robe and weapons.) How did they promise to treat each other s families? (To always show kindness to each other s families, including their future children and grandchildren.) King Saul disobeyed God, so God s Spirit left Saul and came upon David in power. King Saul was angry and jealous that David was a more famous warrior. How did Jonathan show he was David s true friend when his father, jealous King Saul, tried to hurt David? (Jonathan spoke up to his father. He defended David and asked King Saul not to harm him.) How have you shown you are a true friend to someone? (Children respond.) God gives each of us a true friend. That friend may be someone our own age, a brother, a sister, a cousin, a parent, or a grandparent. Think of the name of a true friend God has given you. Let s take seven seconds of silence to thank God for giving us true friends. Children pray silently for seven seconds. What do true friends do to show their faithfulness and love for each other? Discuss specific examples of keeping promises, caring for, showing kindness to their friend s family, protecting, encouraging, etc. Jonathan spoke up and defended David when King Saul wanted to hurt him. Let s talk about different ways to defend a friend if you hear hurtful plans being made. (Children respond.) Connecting the Old Testament, the New Testament and Us CHRIST CONNECTION Saul disobeyed God and God s Spirit left him. One thousand years later, Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for all who have disobeyed God. God has promised that His Spirit will never leave those who believe in Jesus. Jesus gave His life for you because He is your true friend. Let s read more about that truth in the Bible. FIND IT FIRST> Everyone, place your Bible closed on your lap. Choose a child to reveal the Christ Connection Scripture reference: John 15: Let s see who can Find It First! Ready? Set? Go! Find it and highlight it. Read John 15: How did Jesus prove He loved us more than He loved Himself? (He laid down His life, dying on the cross to save us from the punishment of our sins.) Why do you think He did that for us? (He loves us more than He loves Himself.) How can you show your love to Jesus? (Children respond.) Page 6 of 12

7 THE WAY continued Revelation 5:8 GOLDEN BOWL Teacher Tip: Write the names of classmates, local church leaders, and children in other nations or others who need prayer on small pieces of paper. Place the papers in a golden bowl. The Bible says our prayers are like sweet smelling incense in the golden bowls at God s throne. I m going to lift each one of your names to God s throne as you pray for each person silently. Then, we will pray the Lord s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) aloud together. Let s pray. Lord God, we lift up to Your throne the name of each child here. We trust You to watch over us and our needs, the ones we say aloud and the ones hidden in our hearts. First, we lift up to You,,. Read names in Golden Bowl. Now, we pray the prayer Your Son taught us: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. When only 5 minutes remain, begin this segment. FINAL FIVE MINUTES TREASURE TREAT: Today, your Treasure Treat is an Ask me about Jonathan sticker! Wear it all day today. Tell everyone about David s faithful friend. DAILY WAY CHALLENGE: Did anyone bring in their completed Daily Way from last time? Praise or reward those who return a Daily Way. Distribute Lesson 40 Daily Way 5-day Bible study. Complete this week s Daily Way at home and let God speak to you through His own words in the Bible. Join the Daily Way Challenge by returning your completed Daily Way. Teacher Tip: Collect Daily Ways in a basket or other container and periodically reward children as a group for completing the challenge. OFFERING OF ART: Until it is time to be dismissed, make an Offering of Art. For your offering, draw a picture of Jonathan shooting arrows as David hides behind the rock. PRAYER REQUESTS: As children work on their Offering of Art, ask how you can pray for them this week. Write requests in a prayer notebook. BIBLE MEMORY VERSE SONG: Play the Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse Song, The Lord Is My Shepherd, in the background as children wait to be dismissed. Page 7 of 12

8 If time remains, choose from the connected activities below. GOT TIME? SNACK: GOD S TABLE Purpose: Children eat a snack while discussing their thoughts about Jonathan and David s friendship. Snack Suggestion: Tablecloth (or large sheet), bread, fruit David was in danger. King Saul was jealous and wanted to hurt him. Who did God give to David to help him? (A friend named Jonathan.) God helps you, too. Our Bible Memory Verse from Psalm 23 says, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. That means God will always give us good things even while we are going through hard times. Many times, He sends true friends to be with us. Let s eat together as friends and talk about ways our friends have helped us. 1. If possible, spread the tablecloth on one table and eat together as friends. Or create a table on the floor by spreading the tablecloth on the floor and children gathering around the edges. 2. Serve snack and drinks. 3. Child prays to thank God for the snack. 4. Ask the Snack Discussion Question: What do you like to do with your friends? GAME: THUMBS UP! Purpose: Review the facts of the David and Jonathan story. Supplies: None Let s see how much you can remember about today s story. I m going to read some statements about the story. Raise your thumbs up if you believe the statement is true, give me a thumbs down if you believe the statement is false. If the answer is false, be ready to correct it. Move quickly through these, keeping the pace lively and challenging! 1. Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself. (Thumbs up.) 2. Jonathan gave David his robe, tunic, sword, bow, and belt as a sign of friendship. (Thumbs up.) 3. Abraham was very jealous of David because David was more popular. (Thumbs down.) Correction: Who was jealous of David? (King Saul.) 4. Jonathan threw three rocks to warn David to run from King Saul. (Thumbs down.) Correction: What did Jonathan do to warn David? (He shot three arrows.) 5. David waited in a store for Jonathan to shoot the arrows. (Thumbs down.) Correction: Where did David wait? (In a field.) 6. Jonathan was brave to warn David to run from King Saul. (Thumbs up.) Page 8 of 12

9 GOT TIME? continued GAME: FRIENDLY FOUR CORNERS Purpose: This Four Corners game reminds children how friends stay together like David and Jonathan. Supplies: Four signs labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 Prepare: Post one of the signs in each of the four corners of the play area. Optional: Play any favorite group game that incorporates partnership. Jonathan warned his friend David to run and hide from King Saul. Now, we will team up with a friend and, together, try to avoid King Saul s corner! 1. Choose a child to be King Saul. 2. Divide children into pairs as friends who must stay together throughout the game. 3. King Saul counts aloud to 10 with his or her eyes closed. 4. Children rush to stand in a corner before King Saul says, King Saul calls out one of the four corner titles. Pairs in that corner sit down. 6. Continue playing until only one pair of friends remains. CRAFT: BOW AND ARROW FRIENDS Purpose: Children create a bow and arrow set to serve as a reminder that God wants us to have close, long-lasting friendships as David and Jonathan did. Supplies: Pipe cleaners, drinking straws, feathers, yarn, sticky back craft foam, scissors Prepare: Cut 1-inch triangles from craft foam. Cut 12-inch lengths of yarn. Optional: Substitute any flexible stick for a bow and an inflexible stick for an arrow. If sticky back craft foam is not available, use regular craft foam or paper for arrow tips. What did Jonathan do that showed he was a true friend to David? (He asked King Saul not to hurt David. He saved his life by using a bow and arrow to tell him to escape.) God sent Jonathan as a true friend to David. Jonathan was very brave to defend and warn David. God wants us to be true friends to each other. We can help each other during good and hard times. Let s each make a bow and arrow set to remember how Jonathan was a true friend to David. Then, give either the bow or the arrow to a friend and keep the other part of the set. The bow and arrow must be together to work, so you will be sharing a special part of your friendship by sharing the bow and arrow. 1. To make the bow, twist or braid three pipe cleaners together. Tie a piece of yarn to the ends of the pipe cleaners. Bend the pipe cleaners so the finished bow looks like a D. 2. To make the arrow, push a pipe cleaner through a drinking straw until both ends of the pipe cleaner are extending out from the ends of the straw. For the bottom of the arrow, twist one pipe cleaner end around two feathers. For the tip of the arrow, take two craft foam triangles and stick them together with the other pipe cleaner end in between the triangles. 3. Give the arrow or bow to a friend. You will each have a part of the bow and arrow set to remember how God wants you to help each other as friends. Page 9 of 12

10 GOT TIME? continued BIBLE MEMORY VERSE ACTIVITIES The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23 GAME: SHEPHERD PSALM SHUFFLE Purpose: To help children memorize the Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse. Supplies: Note cards, timer, Bible Memory Verse Poster Prepare: Divide Psalm 23 into brief three to six word phrases. Print each phrase on a separate note card. Display Bible Memory Verse poster. Option: To make the game more challenging, cover the Bible Memory Verse poster, so the teams must order the cards from memory. 1. Read or recite Psalm 23 together. 2. Divide the children into 4 teams. 3. Shuffle the note cards. 4. Toss the cards in the air so they land scattered on the floor. 5. On your signal, start the timer. The first team races to see how fast they can lay out the cards in the correct order. 6. When the cards are in the correct order, stop the timer. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 until each team has a turn. The team with the fastest time is the winner. Page 10 of 12

11 GOT TIME? continued GAME: PSALM 23 BALLOON TOSS Purpose: To help children memorize the Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse. Supplies: Inflated non-helium balloon, Bible, optional: Bible Memory Verse poster Option: To make the game easier, allow each team to tap the balloon two or three times as they recite their verse, and display the Bible Memory Verse poster. 1. Divide children into six teams. 2. Assign one verse of Psalm 23 to each team. 3. Give teams time to memorize their verses. 4. Children stand in a circle. 5. The first team tosses a balloon high into the air. They must recite their verse before the balloon touches the floor. Team members may help one another remember their verse. 6. As soon as the team completes its verse, a member of the next team taps the balloon as high as possible. That team recites their verse before the balloon touches the floor. 7. Continue until all six verses have been recited. DISCUSSION: PSALM 23 Purpose: Children learn the meaning of the Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse. Supplies: Unit 8 Bible Memory Verse poster Teacher Tip: For older children, divide the children into seven teams. Assign each team one of the sentences below. Ask teams to brainstorm the meaning of their sentence and share it with the class. Our Bible Memory Verse is Psalm 23. There are 150 psalms in the Bible. Psalms are songs or poems that were used to worship God. Do you know who wrote many of the psalms? (David.) David was the second King of Israel. He loved to worship God. Let s put each part of Psalm 23 into our own words. Lead children in discussion of each phrase. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. (God will take care of all of my needs, just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep.) He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. (God makes sure my body and soul get rest.) He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name s sake. (God shows me how to follow Him and do what is right in His eyes so more people will know who He is.) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Even in hard times, I don t have to be afraid, because You are with me. I don t have to be afraid of evil, of death, or of my enemies. Your rules and the way You lead me will keep me calm me when I am worried.) You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (You have a good plan for me even when I m surrounded by those who want to hurt me.) You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (You have chosen a special job for me to do. My heart is like a cup that is filled and overflowing with blessings from You.) Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (God will always be good to me and love me. I will always be a part of His family.) Page 11 of 12

12 GOT TIME? continued BIBLE TIMELINE REVIEW Kings & Kingdoms Part Two studies the miracles and stories of the Bible from Judges through Esther. Review recent Bible stories to see the continuing story of who God is and what He has done. Samuel (Circa 1100 B.C.) God called to Samuel when he was a boy in the temple. God chose him to be a prophet and judge for the Israelites. What did the Philistines capture while Samuel was judge? (The ark of God) Why did they return it? (Their Dagon statue broke and their people became sick when the ark was in their town.) What did Samuel name the stone used to remember God s help? (Ebenezer stone.) Saul (Circa 1050 B.C.) God chose Saul to be the first king of Israel. Samuel anointed Saul. What does anoint mean? (To anoint someone means to put oil on a person to show that God has chosen him or her to do a special job for God.) What happened to Saul s heart when the Holy Spirit came upon Saul in power? (God changed his heart.) Later, Saul disobeyed God and the Spirit left him. After the Spirit left Saul, who did Saul try to kill? (David.) David (Circa 1020 B.C.) David had been anointed by Samuel. David trusted God to save him from his enemies. What was the name of the giant Philistine David defeated? (Goliath.) Who was David s true friend? (Jonathan.) What promise did they make to each other? (To show kindness to each other s families, including their children and grandchildren.) Who warned David to run away from King Saul? (King Saul s son, Jonathan.) How to create a Bible Timeline from Judges through Esther: 1. Print each scroll on sturdy paper. 2. Choose a wall or other visible location to display the timeline. 3. Before each lesson, add the scroll for that lesson to the Bible Timeline using the list below. Add the Unit 10 card for Kings & Kingdoms Lessons To review, ask the corresponding questions as you point to the associated scroll. Judges Esther: Deborah (Circa 1350 B.C.) > Gideon (Circa 1250 B.C.) > Samson (Circa 1150 B.C.) > Ruth > Samuel (Circa 1100 B.C.) > Saul (Circa 1050 B.C.) > David (Circa 1020 B.C.) > Solomon (Circa 970 B.C.) > Josiah (Circa 640 B.C.) > Ezra (Circa 500 B.C.) > Esther (Circa 470 B.C.) > Nehemiah (Circa 430 B.C.) Unit 10: Jesus on Earth (Circa 2 B.C.-33 A.D.) Teacher Tip: To view Bible Timeline and lessons from Genesis through Joshua, see Year One, God of Wonders Lessons Page 12 of 12

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 Kings & Kingdoms Part 2: Judges through Esther Unit 8, Lesson 42 David and Mephibosheth Lesson Aim: To promise to show kindness. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Knows Our

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 Kings & Kingdoms Part 2: Judges through Esther Unit 7, Lesson 37 Samuel and the Ark of God Lesson Aim: To know the power of God s presence. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings & Kingdoms Part 2: Judges through Esther Unit 7, Lesson 36 Ruth and Boaz Lesson Aim: To understand the role of a redeemer. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Watches

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings & Kingdoms: Advent of the King Unit 10, Lesson 48 Advent 1: Announcing the King Lesson Aim: To know we can bring the message to others. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Advent: The Wonder of Advent Unit 10, Lesson 51 Advent 4: An Angel Visits the Shepherds Lesson Aim: To know the good news of Jesus birth is for all people. THE

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders: The Wonder of Advent Unit 10, Lesson 49 Advent 2: Angel Visits Mary and Joseph Lesson Aim: To know the Lord is with us and is pleased with those who believe in

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 6, Lesson 28 Cain and Abel Lesson Aim: To challenge children to be their brother s keeper. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 32 Abram and Lot Lesson Aim: To learn how to be a peacekeeper. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Keeps His Promises

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 6, Lesson 28 Cain and Abel Lesson Aim: To see God s justice and mercy and to challenge children to be their brother s keeper.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 38 Joseph and His Jealous Brothers Lesson Aim: To know God speaks to us and wants us to respond. THE WORSHIP Who God

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Prophets & Promises Part 1: Acts through Revelation Unit 1, Lesson 4 THE WORSHIP Who God Is: The Spirit Who Gives Us Power The Stoning of Stephen Lesson Aim: To trust that the

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 32 Abram and Lot Lesson Aim: To learn how trust and the desire to please God are the keys to being a peacekeeper.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 Prophets & Promises Part 1: Acts through Revelation Unit 1, Lesson 4 THE WORSHIP Who God Is: The Spirit Who Gives Us Power The Stoning of Stephen Lesson Aim: To trust that the

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 42 God Parts the Red Sea Lesson Aim: To show God has made a way for us to be saved. (Salvation Message) THE WORSHIP

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Advent: The Wonder of Advent Unit 10, Lesson 52 Following the Star Lesson Aim: To know God leads all of us to Jesus. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Comes

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 2, Lesson 9 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man Lesson Aim: To hear the salvation message, to be invited to respond to it, and to share

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Prophets & Promises Part 2: Elijah through Malachi Unit 9, Lesson 43 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Is Lord of All Ezekiel and the Dry Bones Lesson Aim: To understand what

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 42 God Parts the Red Sea Lesson Aim: To know God made a way for us to know His presence. (Salvation Message) THE

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 42 God Parts the Red Sea Lesson Aim: To show God has made a way for us to be saved. (Salvation Message) THE WORSHIP

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 2, Lesson 9 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man Lesson Aim: To hear the salvation message, to be invited to respond to it, and to share

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders: The Wonder of Advent Unit 10, Lesson 52 Following the Star Lesson Aim: To know God leads all of us to Jesus. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Comes Near THE

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 5, Lesson 25 Adam and Eve in the Garden Lesson Aim: To see God created us for specific relationships with Himself and others.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 39 Joseph Forgives His Brothers Lesson Aim: To see how our sovereign God will use for good what others intend for

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Prophets & Promises Part 2: Elijah through Malachi Unit 7, Lesson 34 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God of Power Elisha and the Chariots of Fire Lesson Aim: To know we are surrounded

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 40 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Speaks The Burning Bush Lesson Aim: To know God calls us to be His messengers.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings and Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 3, Lesson 17 The Cross: His Suffering Lesson Aim: To learn of the suffering leading up to the crucifixion and to understand

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 34 Abraham and Isaac Lesson Aim: To challenge children to a more active faith by offering their lives as a living

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 8, Lesson 40 The Burning Bush Lesson Aim: To know God calls us and equips us to be His messengers. THE WORSHIP Who God is:

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 5, Lesson 26 The Day of Rest Lesson Aim: To challenge children to remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. THE WORSHIP

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 4, Lesson 18 Walking on Water Lesson Aim: To challenge children to break fear habits by focusing on their Savior instead of their

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 6, Lesson 31 The Call of Abram Lesson Aim: To challenge children to trust Jesus and fully live for Him. THE WORSHIP Who God

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 6, Lesson 28 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Teaches The Rich Fool Lesson Aim: To know God wants us to be rich toward Him.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 5, Lesson 23 The Lost Sheep Lesson Aim: To recognize we wander like sheep and Jesus is our Shepherd. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The

Lesson 45 Judges through Esther Ages 6-7 Unit 9: The King Who Builds His Kingdom Ezra Teaches God s People KINGS AND KINGDOMS PART 2 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Builds His Kingdom THE WORSHIP,

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 5, Lesson 25 Adam and Eve in the Garden Lesson Aim: To see God created us for specific relationships with Himself and others.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 Kings and Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 4, Lesson 20 Jesus Talks with Peter Lesson Aim: To be invited to receive Christ as Savior and challenged to care for believers.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 5, Lesson 23 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Teaches The Lost Sheep Lesson Aim: To know God pursues sinners and brings them

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings and Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 4, Lesson 20 Jesus Talks with Peter Lesson Aim: To be invited to receive Christ as Savior and challenged to care for believers.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 3, Lesson 16 Ascending into Heaven Lesson Aim: To know Jesus is now in heaven, blessing us and working with us to build His kingdom.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 Kings and Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 1, Lesson 3 Jesus Is Tempted Lesson Aim: To see we can use Scriptures to fight temptation. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 2, Lesson 7 Healing the Paralyzed Man Lesson Aim: To challenge children to bring their friends to Jesus for healing of their bodies

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 5, Lesson 27 The Great Banquet Lesson Aim: To see that we need to respond to Jesus invitation. THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King

Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 36 Jacob and Esau Lesson Aim: To understand the role of God s mercy in the lives of those He chooses to use in His

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 1: Miracles of Jesus Unit 2, Lesson 7 Healing the Paralyzed Man Lesson Aim: To challenge children to bring their friends to Jesus for healing of their bodies

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 35 The Search for Rebekah Lesson Aim: To challenge children in each job they have been given to obey, pray, and give

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 35 The Search for Rebekah Lesson Aim: To see God is fully present in the jobs we are given. He calls us to obey,

Teacher s Guide: Ages 6-7 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 36 THE WORSHIP Who God is: The God Who Keeps His Promises Jacob and Esau Lesson Aim: To see God chooses to use sinners

Teacher s Guide: Ages 10-12 Kings and Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 1, Lesson 3 Jesus Is Tempted Lesson Aim: To study the three kinds of temptations we most often face. THE WORSHIP Who God is: